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Points Newsletter - September 2008
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Boost
Your Chi Naturally
By Maoshing
Ni, L.Ac., D.O.M., Ph.D.
What is Chi? Chi is your life
force, and it determines your energy level. Chi
travels and circulates through the channels of
our bodies, similar to the way water flows in a
riverbed. When your Chi is weak, it stagnates in
these channels instead of powerfully flowing. As
you age, you may feel as though you no longer
have the energy that you once had.
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TCM
and Middle Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
By
Ban B. Wong, L.Ac., Ph.D., Dipl. Ac. Hb.
Ear infection is one
of the most common conditions that affect babies
and children...The treatment of middle ear
infections with Chinese medicine (TCM) involves
the use of herbal teas or tinctures that are
tailored to both your child's constitutional
make-up as well as the specific condition being
treated. The therapeutic focus when treating
middle ear infections with TCM is threefold.
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The
Thermal Nature of Chinese Herbs on Cultured Neural Cells
Traditional Chinese herbs are the focus of more and more research in
today’s scientific laboratories in order to understand their
pharmacological nature and the molecular mechanisms of their actions. In
a recent study, twenty Chinese herbs, classified into four TCM
properties - hot, warm, cold, and cool - were analyzed for their ability
to exhibit antioxidant action...
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RECENT RESEARCH |
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Study on
Effects of Different Acupuncture
Manipulation Methods at Neiguan (PC 6)
on Hand Spasm in Stroke Patient |
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Effect of
Acupuncture at Three Acupoints of Eye on
Bell’s Palsy |
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Anti-Acetylcholinesterase
Activities of TCM for Treating
Alzheimer's Disease |
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ASK THE DOCTOR
Q: Do
you have any recommendations for treating someone with irritable bowel
syndrome?
A:
Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS is a relatively new condition
reflecting the current socioeconomic
status of our population. It is
categorized as autoimmune condition
in which the intestinal
infrastructure is irritated due to
an overactive immune system. In my
practice we treat these types of
conditions with good results...
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